Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom A1 Home Care Full time £13,680 - £17,470 per year

Community Care Assistant - Chelmsford

A great flexible, family friendly career

We are looking for people who can offer empathy, support and care to our vulnerable elderly clients who live in their own homes.

A1 Home Care are an outstanding care provider, working for A1 Home Care you will earn between £ £17.47 per hour (these rates include holiday pay), depending on client locations. Enhanced pay at weekends and Double Pay on Bank Holidays plus 32p per mile for travel. If you are an experienced care assistant, great come and join our lovely team, We are also looking to train people with no experience in care as we offer fully paid training and shadow shifts accompanied by an experienced team member for guidance and support.

If you are new to care, Why not come and join us for a trial shift and if the work suits, then join our lovely team permanently

Feel secure with a regular income, full time hours for drivers and flexi hour contracts available alongside flexible working hours, you choose your working pattern.

As an A1 team member you will benefit from:

  • New Starter Welcome Bonus of £200
  • Paid Induction to the Company
  • Paid DBS
  • Paid shadow shifts
  • Paid Training (initial and ongoing )
  • Mileage/Travel pay 32p per mile
  • Mileage pay 45p per mile transporting clients
  • Very generous refer a friend bonus scheme
  • Annual Salary reviews
  • Blue Light Card discount scheme
  • Ongoing back office support and encouragement from colleagues
  • Free Diploma training and Care Certificate*
  • Free uniforms, polo shirts, fleece and PPE
  • Free parking permits
  • Mobile handset provided
  • 28 days Holiday Pay (pro rata)
  • Optional Pension Scheme
  • plus the option to join the Electric car scheme or Bike2work scheme
  • Join a great team working for a highly respected organisation

We provide quality care and support to vulnerable and elderly adults, enabling them to live in their own homes rather than a residential setting. Our services run throughout the week and we have various flexible shifts available to suit within these times.

We are currently looking for new staff, who preferably have their own mode of transport to enable them to travel between visits.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Volunteer

Pay: £13.68-£17.47 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Application question(s):

  • Must live within 5 miles of central chelmsford
  • We do not take staff on sponsorships from overseas
  • Must be a driver and have a full driving licence

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/09/2025

Reference ID: CCA021

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